Insulin degludec Subcutaneous and Simulect

• Generic Name: insulin degludec
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Tresiba, Tresiba FlexTouch

Insulin degludec is a long-acting type of insulin that works slowly, over about 24 hours. Insulin is one of many hormones that help the body turn the food we eat into energy. This is done by using the glucose (sugar) in the blood as quick energy. Also, insulin helps us store energy that we can use later. When you have diabetes mellitus, your body cannot make enough insulin or does not use insulin properly. This causes you to have too much sugar in your blood. Like other types of insulin, insulin degludec is used to keep your blood sugar level close to normal.

Insulin degludec is available only with your doctor's prescription.

• Generic Name: basiliximab
• Dosage Forms: injection, powder, for solution
• Other Brand Names: Simulect

Simulect lowers your body's immune system. The immune system helps your body fight infections. The immune system can also fight or "reject" a transplanted organ such as a liver or kidney. This is because the immune system treats the new organ as an invader.

Simulect is used with other medications to prevent organ rejection after a kidney transplant.

Simulect may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.